influenza

Cluster-Transition Determining Sites Underlying the Antigenic Evolution of Seasonal Influenza Viruses

AbstractSeasonal influenza viruses undergo frequent mutations on their surface hemagglutinin (HA) proteins to escape the host immune response. In these mutations, a few key amino acid sites are associated with...

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Scientists 'on the right track' toward universal flu vaccine

New research could bring scientists a step closer to developing an effective, universal flu vaccine. Source link

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NIAID announces two awards for the study of influenza immunity in kids

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, has announced two awards for the study of influenza immunity in children. Source link

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Dysfunctional peripheral T follicular helper cells dominate in people with impaired influenza vaccine responses: Results from the FLORAH study

by Suresh Pallikkuth, Lesley R. de Armas, Stefano Rinaldi, Varghese K. George, Li Pan, Kristopher L. Arheart, Rajendra Pahwa, Savita Pahwa Antigen-primed cluster of differentiation (CD) 4+ T follicular helper...

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Harvard scientists uncover key mechanism that allows viruses to replicate

[ad_1] Viruses are masterful invaders. They cannibalize host cells by injecting their genetic material, often making thousands of copies of themselves in a single cell to ensure their replication and...

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Australian doctors are overprescribing flu antivirals, study reveals

[ad_1] Australian doctors are prescribing antivirals for people with the flu who may not benefit, putting patients at risk of unnecessary side effects and potentially increasing the risk of antimicrobial...

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FDA Approves First Vaccine for Dengue, With Restrictions

Dengvaxia is for the prevention of dengue disease caused by all dengue virus serotypes in people aged 9 to 16 years who have previously had laboratory-confirmed dengue infection and who...

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$30 million federal grant to accelerate chase for universal influenza vaccine

[ad_1] Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center will use a $30 million federal grant--the second-largest the center has ever received--to accelerate the chase for one of medicine's most elusive goals: a...

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Major Grant Fuels Hunt for Universal Flu Vaccine

Funds from the National Institutes of Health will accelerate the chase for one of medicine's most elusive goals: a universal influenza vaccine. Source link

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Study: Caregivers of children may be vaccine hesitant and have inaccurate beliefs

[ad_1] Even caregivers whose children receive the first dose of influenza vaccine may be vaccine hesitant and have inaccurate beliefs regarding influenza vaccine and disease, according to a new American...

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New AAP PROS study assesses influenza vaccine hesitancy among caregivers of children

[ad_1] Even caregivers whose children receive the first dose of influenza vaccine may be vaccine hesitant and have inaccurate beliefs regarding influenza vaccine and disease, according to a new American...

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Researchers examine the barriers to vaccination in immunocompromised children

[ad_1] A new study examines the barriers to vaccination of immunocompromised children. Findings from the study will be presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies 2019 Meeting, taking place on April...

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Febrile seizures following vaccination are self-resolving and not dangerous

[ad_1] New research from the University of Sydney has found the severity of febrile seizures following vaccination is no different to febrile seizures from another cause, such as from a...

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Light chain modulates heavy chain conformation to change protection profile of monoclonal antibodies against influenza A viruses

The post Light chain modulates heavy chain conformation to change protection profile of monoclonal antibodies against influenza A viruses appeared first on Biochemistry Blog: Biochemistry Help. Source link

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Influenza Increases Hospitalizations for Heart Failure

After adjusting for geographic region, season, race, ethnicity and age, researchers found that a 5% increase in monthly influenza activity was associated with a 24% increase in heart failure hospitalization...

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Influenza vaccination: opinions of health care professionals working in pediatric emergency departments

Vaccine coverage of health care professionals against influenza is still low in Italy, as well as in other European countries. Source link

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Common food additive may weaken defenses against influenza

[ad_1] Research conducted in mice suggests the food additive tert-butylhydroquinone (tBHQ)—found in many common products from frozen meat to crackers and fried foods—suppresses the immune response the body mounts when...

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Universal Influenza Vaccine Clinical Trial On Humans Begins: What’s The Expected Outcome?

[ad_1] A flu vaccine might be on the way and will be tested in the United States. Source link [ad_2]

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Avian influenza virus transmission experiments proceed, as they should

The decision by the US government to allow the resumption of experiments on aerosol transmission of avian influenza viruses has once again raised the hackles of some individuals who feel...

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It's Spring, but Flu Still Threatens, CDC Says

[ad_1] Early estimates suggest this year's flu vaccine, overall, is about 47% effective. It is generally less effective against the influenza A (H3N2) than other virus types. Source link [ad_2]

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